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Is a hybrid vehicle worth it?

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

wavy asked:

Is a hybrid vehicle worth it?Website content

Bennett Test Drives Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car

Friday, August 13th, 2010

SenatorBennett asked:

Senator Bob Bennett (R-Uta) test drives the FCX Clarity, an advanced hydrogen fuel cell car made by Honda. Bennett was the first senator to drive a hybrid vehicle when he purchased a 2000 Honda Insight, the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle sold in the United States. … Senator Bennett test drives FCX ClarityWebsite content

Honda Hybrid Insight : DigInfo

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Diginfonews asked:

effect on October 1, 2009. In addition, all three new Insight models come with the new Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) as standard to help drivers further enhance fuel efficiency. The Eco Assist system features three functions: ECON Mode, a Guidance Function, and a Scoring function. When ECON Mode is selected, this [...]

Toyota Crown HV Concept – Tokyo Motor Show 2007 : DigInfo

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Diginfonews asked:

designed for greater mileage and to be more environmentally friendly.” It also features Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management traction control for vehicle stability and active steering to balance drive power, steering and braking. Other features include a TFT LCD “Finegraphic Meter” display, providing the driver with easy to see and understand information and 10 [...]

Hybrid vehicle battery challenges- Jon Lauckner, GM

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

SwarmerBees asked:

Jonathan J. Lauckner, (Vice President, General Motors) speaks at the Center for American Progress on January 31, 2008 in a session titled: “Plug-in Hybrids: The Future of Cars?”. GM’s Volt Electric vehicle is using batteries designed by A123Systems. Lauckner discusses the key problem blocking wide use of plug in electric vehicles: the cost, [...]

The Latest Toyota FCHV: 466 Miles On One Charge – DigInfo

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Diginfonews asked:

development relating to cruising distance, low-temperature starts, durability and reduced costs, they are also currently working in conjunction with the japanese government and energy companies to develop the supply infrastructure to support this technology. The Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle will be available for a test drive at this years Tokyo Motor Show, [...]

Working on a hybrid safely

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

stvideo asked:

Mechanics and first responders to accident scenes have to know the safe ways to work with the high voltage system of a hybrid vehicle. Local technicians and firefighters discuss the best way to approach these vehicles. Visit www.southcoasttoday.com for more. … michael medeiros standard times hybrid vehicle car truck high voltage engine electricity [...]

Hydrogen Torch – Hydrogen Car

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

FreeGlobalEnergy asked:

This torch has many applications such as possibly heating a hot water tank or a very practical application is to get your hands on a full size Sterling Engine and you can go off grid or stay on grid and accept checks from the utilities company. Help Stop The Suppression Of Inventions www.panacea-bocaf.orgCaffeinated [...]

Could new hydrogen car be the answer to carbon emissions

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

skynews asked:

video.news.sky.com Sky News test drives the new generation of hydrogen cars which could solve both the fuel crisis and CO2 emissionsCaffeinated Content – Members-Only Content for WordPress

Yamaha’s New Vehicle: Tesseract : DigInfo

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Diginfonews asked:

new type of vehicle, Yamaha has developed their four wheeled Tesseract which turns just like a motorcycle but has a Dual Scythe Suspension for improved safety. Roughly the equivalent width of a regular motorcycle, the Tesseract is a hybrid vehicle powered by a liquid cooled V-twin 2 cylinder gasoline engine and an electric [...]